Month: April 2024
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Moving In
Well, I’m home. Tiptoeing around, opening doors, looking in closets, and generally scoping out the new place. There’s still a few boxes to unpack and, as it is with every move, I ‘m afraid I. may have misplaced a few things—like some of you. I’m not certain, but time will tell. I had challenges getting…
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I’m Losing Control
The word I chose as a guide for 2024 is SIMPLIFY so, when it was time to renew my web hosting for this online space I considered it through that lens. It made my decision to switch from self hosting to managed hosting an easy one. (I realize this may make no sense to you,…
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It’s Spring
Days slip by and I find myself in these last ones of April wondering how we got here so quickly. A fat robin hops across the roof outside the window of my office as I’m writing this and, while I pause to watch him, the thrill of seeing the first robins of spring has faded.…
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Joy Sparkers Abound
What a great week it’s been. I was inspired to jot down a few things that have sparked joy in me the past couple of days and thought I’d share it here. A good haircut (at last!). Seeing and hearing kids playing outside and wearing shorts and t-shirts. Flocks of Canada Geese returning from their…
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Good Friday
Molly and I were up early as usual. We woke to snow—one last (I hope) blast from Old Man Winter. His days are numbered; next week looks stellar in terms of weather. I watched part of last night’s Maundy Thursday service online this morning, thankful for technology. More thankful for Jesus. It’s after 2 p.m.…
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Down By the Bay
I’m in Kamloops visiting our daughter and granddaughter for a few days. Totally lucked out on the weather! Yesterday, Laurinda and I went for a float (oh, pure bliss!) and then meandered down to Cooney Bay. We wandered, took photographs (mostly me), and looked for pretty stones (mostly Laurinda). It was simply a wonderful afternoon!…